How We Made Our Powder Bath Feel Quietly Luxurious

Handmade tile, unlacquered brass, and reclaimed wood bring soul to Casa Zuma’s powder bath.

By Camille Styles
Camille Styles’ Malibu powder bathroom with warm tiled walls, a floating stone vanity, round mirror, and amber pendant light.

Photography by Michelle Nash

A powder bath done right feels special. It may be one of the smallest spaces in a home, but it’s also one of the few places where guests can take a moment to really notice the details.

Our powder bath at Casa Zuma is just 20 square feet, so every material needed to earn its place. Rather than trying to make the room feel bigger, I wanted to lean into its intimacy and create a warm, enveloping space that felt like a luxurious experience all its own.

Powder bathroom vanity with warm tile, a round mirror, integrated sink, and wall-mounted brass fixtures.

A Small Space with a Point of View

The starting point for the entire design was this unglazed natural trapezoid zellige from Zia Tile, which runs from the countertop all the way to the ceiling. The unexpected shape creates a subtle geometric pattern, while the handmade variations in tone and texture keep the wall from feeling too precise.

Because the palette is so restrained, those imperfections become the visual interest. Each tile catches the light differently, giving the entire wall a sense of depth and movement.

A round brass mirror softens the angles of the tile, while a sculptural pendant casts the warmest glow across the room. Together, they create a focal point that’s simple yet statement-making.

Floating stone vanity styled with greenery and a candle beneath an amber glass pendant light.

Rustic Meets Refined

For the vanity, we used [Caesarstone in Moonflow] to create a long, seamless countertop with an integrated sink. Its softly mottled surface feels organic, but the clean lines give the room a modern simplicity.

Below it, a thick reclaimed wood shelf introduces warmth and history. This combination—something sleek beside something weathered—is one of my favorite ways to keep a neutral space from feeling too perfect. The shelf also provides practical storage for a woven basket without making the room feel crowded.

The wall-mounted faucet is from Kallista’s ONE collection in unlacquered brass. I love that it will develop a patina over time.

We carried the same warm, tactile feeling onto the surrounding walls with Portola Paints Roman Clay in Patagonia. The subtle texture is a cozy complement to the handmade tile. Stuga flooring in Ingrid connects it to the natural wood palette found throughout the rest of the house.

Powder bathroom vanity with warm tile, a round mirror, integrated sink, reclaimed wood shelf, and wall-mounted brass fixtures.

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Camille Styles

Camille is the founder and editor-in-chief of Camille Styles and Casa Zuma. She is dedicated to creating spaces, stories, and products that bring ease and beauty to daily life.

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